Backyard and Outdoor Living

Welcome to the new-look Backyard, the magazine for those who don’t just dream of an amazing garden, they want to get out there and make it happen. If the backyard is where you gather with family and friends; if you want to do more in your backyard, be that build a garden bed or lay some paving; and if you want to get your kids involved too, Backyard is what you need. Backyard covers a wide range of topics for the consumer who is doing a complete makeover. Including but not limited to Planning a Garden, Makeover Ideas, Design Advice, Water Wise Gardening, Outdoor Lighting, Pool Design, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Art, Shade Solutions and Paving Options. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Backyard

Book Club • Expand your horizons

BREAKING NEW GROUND • Keep in touch and up to date

My favourite 5… ROSES • It’s almost impossible to nominate my favourites, there are so many to pick from, so I’ve selected one favourite from each of the major “groups”

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT • Edible plants tend to be thirsty, but it is possible to grow healthy, flavoursome veggies without over-taxing your water supply

EXPERT TIP

MULCH IT GOOD

RESTORING LIFE

WATERING BY HAND

Designer gardens • Take a stroll through truly inspirational backyards, sculpted by some of Australia’s most talented landscape professionals

BLOOMING FABULOUS • A combination of formal, fun, and cottage, this delightful garden in Brisbane mixes it up with magnificent results

SEEING GREEN • This garden design took the challenge of a sloping site and transformed it into a tropical, green oasis

MAKING YOUR OUTSIDE SPACE WORK FOR YOU • There’s fun to be had when you’re planning out your backyard design. Decking, pergolas and patios are just some of the additions worth considering

MATERIAL WORLD

EXPERT TIP

BLADE RUNNER

LAYING PATTERNS

EXPERT TIP

BIG ISN’T ALWAYS BEST

This Weekend • Ideas and inspiration for your next garden project

Roots of orange • One of the most popular and health-giving of veggies, carrots are a must for the garden and the plate

“EAT YOUR CARROTS!”

DID YOU KNOW?

Alligator pear • That’s just one of the many names for the large, luxurious berry we know and love as avocado

HOW TO MAKE WICKING BEDS • Bringing the outside in with indoor plants is all well and good, but how do you avoid an insect invasion in your home?

HARVEST THE HEALTH BENEFITS • Gardens can offer so much more than just horticultural produce. Experience therapy in your own backyard

From the editor

What’s hot • News, tips and inspiration

Snapshot • Have a peek over the fence at some inspirational outdoor areas from around the world

Plant one on us • We spill the beans on our favourite plants — and how to love them best!

GET A ROOM! • Since living, working and entertaining at home is becoming the norm, exploring the creation of outdoor “rooms” in our backyards provides plenty of scope for imagination

The “3 clients” approach

ASK YOURSELF

OUTDOOR BATHROOMS DOS AND DON’TS • Caroma industrial designer Luke Di Michiel shares his top three dos and don’ts when creating an outdoor bathing, showering or spa area.

Inspiration • Get some pointers from the latest outdoor projects across the globe

Entertain IN STYLE • Luxurious and stylish with a relaxed vibe, this semi-rural outdoor haven ticks all the boxes for comfortable resort-style living

Leaps and MOUNDS • Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, three magical mounds rose from the ground to create an enchanted garden full of mystery and...